This report documents the recent air quality, weather forecast and smoke analysis for the Test fire. For more information, please contact Jeremy Ash, Air Resource Specialist, 608-234-3300, .

Recent Air Quality in Area

Shown below is the recently measured air quality index (AQI, ) in the area. The map shows the location of the fire and the most recent daily AQI. The figure shows the daily AQI for the previous 3 days.

Air Quality Index (AQI) Actions to Protect Yourself
Good None
Moderate Unusually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion
USG People within Sensitive Groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion
Unhealthy People within Sensitive Groups should avoid all physical outdoor activity
Very Unhealthy Everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion
Hazardous Everyone should avoid any outdoor activity

Modeled Smoke Trajectories

Below are the BlueSky modeling outputs for day one and two after the burn is lit. Each group of figures shows the predicted average smoke conditions (top panel) and maximum smoke conditions (bottom panel) for an individual day. The average smoke conditions are helpful for concerns related to public health. The maximum smoke conditions show the highest concentration at each point on the map for that day. This map is useful for identifying potential impacts to visibility on roadways or other areas.

Smoke conditions on day one of the modeling run: 24 average (top) and maximum (bottom)

Smoke conditions on day two of the modeling run: 24 average (top) and maximum (bottom)

Meterological Conditions

The predicted weather data, including fire behavior and smoke parameters, for the area are shown below. They can also be found here.